The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-01-13

Rev. w. S. Wightman, the new pastor
of the Methodist Church, arrived in the
city last Thursday evening. He was met
at the depot by several of the leading
members of the Church, and driven to the
parsonage. Preparation for reception
had been made by the ladies of the
Church, and Mr.. Wightman and his FAM
ily we're given cordial reception. Near
ly every member of the Church either
brought or sent in something for the pan
try, and the reception proved delightful
affair. Mr.. Wightman occupied his pull
pit for the first time on Sunday, and made
strong impressions upon his congrega-
ton. We extend him hearty welcome
to Anderson.
Ar. Elijah Farmer, father Of our towns
man, Mr.. J. l.. Farmer, died suddenly OF
heart disease at the residence of his SON.
in law, Mr.. NJ. l.. Thompson, in Oconee
County, nn Thursday morning, 9th inst,
aged 81 years Mr.. Farmer was born in
LunaLurg County, Va, and at the age OF
Il years moved with his parents to Green
Vile County, S. g., where he resided un-
til 1880. Since that time lie has been liv-
ing with his children in Anderson and
Oconee Counties. In his early manhood
he Joined the Baptist Church, and ever
since has been faithful and consistent
member. Mr.. Farmer was an excellent
citizen in every respect, and his many
friends will regret to hear of his death.
His wife and seven children survive him.
The petition of J. D. Maxwell, P. X.
McCully, J. L. Farmer and j. S. Fowler
against G. f. Tolly, Mayor, asking for
mandamus to compel the Mayor to hear
and judicially determine the issues of law
and fact in the late prohibition election in
the city of Anderson, was argued before
the Supreme Court in Columbia last Mon
day. Mr.. G.. e. Prince represented the Pc
titioners, who seek to set the election
aside, and Messrs. e. B Murray and 81.
G.. Scudday represented the Mayor in OPP
position to the granting of the mandamus.
MI. Prince replied, and at the conclusion
of the argument the Couit took the papers
and reserved its opinion. Each side, of
course, expect to win the case, and the
announcement of the decision of the Court
is necessary to settle the question as to
who is right.
The Farmers Convention last Monday
was not largely attended, owing, no doubt,
to the bitter cold weather. The meeting
was held in the Court House, and was
called to order at IL o'clock by Capt. D.
Z. Norris. there being about twenty-five
farmers present. Mr.. s. N. Brown was
requested to act as Secretary. Capt. Nor
ris, in few well-chosen words, stated the
object of the meeting to be for the purpose
Of taking into consideration the work of
the last Legislature. He said the State
Convention of farmers, which met in Co
lumbia last August, had made number
of important recommendations to the
Legislature, very few of which had been
acted upon, and he felt that it was the
duty of the farmers to meet and discuss
these matters At the conclusion of Capt.
Norris's remarks, Maj. T. 81. Russell said
that, in order to get some light on what
had been done by the Legislature, lie
would suggest that the Senator and Rep.
resentatives of the County be invited to
address the meeting. Capt. John W. Dan
iels was the only one of the Representa-
tves present, and he, in brief manner,
gave an account of his stewardship.
When Capt. Daniels took his seat, Mr.. w.
W. Russell took the floor, and during his
speech Representative Earle came into the
meeting When Mr.. Russell had finish
ed, Mr.. Earle was called upon, and he
also give an account Of his stewardship.
Hon. B. F. Crayton folio we'd Mr. Earle,
his remarks being directed mainly. in re-
ply to something Mr.. Russell had said in
his speech in reference to the phosphate
interests Of the State. After a few more
remarks from Capt. Norris, the Conven-
ton adjourned. .